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Coral Reef Restaurant

We’ve seen menus changing all over Disney World. Sometimes that has to do with the appearance of seasonal specialties, the disappearance of 50th Anniversary snacks, or a shift in what types of meals will be available. And now we’ve got MORE menu updates to share!

Over at EPCOT, menu changes have hit Coral Reef Restaurant — the iconic restaurant with a view into the tanks at the Seas pavilion. Here’s what’s changed!

Lunch/Dinner Menu Changes

Appetizers

• REMOVED! Trio of Seasonal Dips — Fresh Vegetable Crudité and Crisps
• REMOVED! Caesar Salad
• ADDED! Seafood Artichoke Dip — Creamy blend of Seafood, Spinach, and Artichokes (Contains alcohol products) — $15
• ADDED! Reef Salad — Seasonal Mixed Greens and Pickled Vegetables with Pomegranate Vinaigrette and Walnut Praline (Plant-based) — $11

The Trio of Seasonal Dips Is GONE!

Entrees

• CHANGE! The Shrimp and Grits used to be described as Sautéed Shrimp, Cheddar Grits, Local Corn Succotash, Andouille Sausage, and Creole Spice Emulsion. Now it is described as “Cajun-grilled Shrimp with a Seared Grit Cake, Andouille Hash, and Cajun Emulsion”
• CHANGE! The Mahi Mahi used to be described as “seared” and now is “grilled.” Also, it used to come with Jasmine Rice, Coconut and Cilantro-Lime Sauce, and Caribbean Shrimp Salsa. Now it comes with Street Corn-style Salad and Cilantro-Lime Crema over Garlic Jasmine Rice.
• CHANGE! The Slow-Roasted Prime Rib used to come with loaded mashed potatoes with Bacon, and Bercy Butter. Now, it comes with Roasted Potatoes, Caramelized Onions and Mixed Herb Pistou.
• REMOVED! Cajun Chicken Pasta
• REMOVED! Grilled Vegetable Skewer with Impossible™ Kefta Roasted Plant-based Kefta, Lentil Rice, Eggplant Spread
• REMOVED! Orange-glazed Sustainable Salmon
• ADDED! Mushroom Ravioli — Roasted Mushroom Ravioli with Scallion, Blistered Tomatoes, and Tomato-Lavender Broth (Plant-based) — $26
• ADDED! Seared Verlasso Salmon with Roasted Parsnip and Piquillo Pepper, Bacon, and Lemon Beurre Blanc (Contains alcohol products) — $29
• ADDED! Harissa Chicken with Saffron Couscous, Citrus Yogurt, and Spice-roasted Seasonal Vegetables — $28

Sustainable Salmon — REMOVED!

Desserts

• CHANGE! The Key Lime Tart used to have a 50th design with EARidescent Shimmer, Sprinkles, and Chocolate Garnish. Now, it simply has the toasted meringue.

Key Lime Tart — It Won’t Have that 50th Design Anymore!

Kids Menu

• REMOVED! Pasta with Parmesan Cream Sauce
• REMOVED! Jr. Reef Steak
• ADDED! Macaroni & Cheese (Served with choice of 2 selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small SASANI Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice) — $11
• ADDED! Jr. Reef Prime Rib (Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice) — $14

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Drinks

• REMOVED! Magical Beacon Cocktail Empress
• REMOVED! Trimbach Riesling, Alsace
• REMOVED! d’Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne, McLaren Vale
• REMOVED! Markham Merlot, Napa Valley
• REMOVED! MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
• REMOVED! Francis Ford Coppola Director’s Cut Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley
• REMOVED! Budweiser – St. Louis, MO
• REMOVED! Sierra Nevada Pale Ale – Chico, CA
• REMOVED! Goose Island IPA – Chicago, IL
• REMOVED! Truly Wild Berry Hard Seltzer – Boston, MA
• CHANGE! The Blood Orange Margarita used to feature Sauza Conmemorativo Añejo Tequila. Now it is made with Lunazul Anejo Tequila.
• CHANGE! The Negroni used to feature Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth. Now it has Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth.
• CHANGE! The Captain’s Rum Runner now specifies that it uses Bols Blackberry Brandy and Bols Creme de Banana Liqueur.
• CHANGE! The Abyss also now specifies that it comes with Bols Blue Curacao Liqueur.
• CHANGE! Some other drinks have also had the word “Liqueur” added in certain spots.
• CHANGE! In the White Wine Flight, the d’Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne, McLaren Vale has been replaced with Fess Parker Riesling, Santa Barbara County.

Coral Reef

And that’s a look at the menu changes hitting Coral Reef Restaurant. What do you think about these adjustments? Tell us in the comments below.

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